People Should Know Their Own Worth
Shen Tao said, "Don't worry, anything Zhou Wanwan said must have evidence."
Old General Qin, panting heavily, said, "She's talking complete nonsense! Look at what she's saying!"
Shen Tao looked at him and said, "Then how do you know that what Zhou Wanwan said is false?"
Zhou Wanwan propped her head up and looked at Old General Qin, saying, "How about this? Let's make a bet, shall we?"
Old General Qin sneered, "Why would I make a bet with a child like you? Get out of here!"
"Old General Qin, are you not afraid now?"
Old General Qin said, "I heard you've been really messing things up for Qin Yuan lately!"
Zhou Wanwan looked at him and asked, "Does Old General Qin know Qin Yuan?"
Old General Qin snorted coldly and said, "Of course we know each other. Qin Yuan is my nephew!"
Zhou Wanwan nodded and said:
"Old General Qin, you have to be the judge in this matter. Who really framed him?"
He was the one who wanted to marry Zheng Linglong, wasn't he? And he was the one who insisted on making the wedding a grand affair!
He gets all the benefits, but everyone else gets all the harm. Is that fair?
If you can't have a wedding, then don't have one!
Old General Qin touched his nose and said, "Qin Yuan was indeed wrong in this matter."
Zhou Wanwan nodded and said, "That's really not right. I didn't even know the Qin Clan had two generals."
Old General Qin said, "He only manages a few hundred thousand troops on the border, while I command over a million troops of the Great Qi Kingdom!"
"Wow, that's amazing! I really didn't expect that! No wonder you're always so busy!"
Old General Qin looked at Zhou Wanwan and asked, "What exactly are you trying to say?"
Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said, "I'm just asking you, will you sell your body or not?"
Old General Qin, his face turning ashen with rage, retorted, "Sell yourself? Who do you think you are? You want me to sell myself to you? Do you even deserve it?"
"What I mean is, if I help you find out that Qin Shuang isn't your biological daughter, you'll sell yourself to me."
"And your sons, your two sons Qin Changfeng and Qin Changkong, are not your biological sons," Zhou Wanwan said calmly.
Old General Qin laughed in exasperation, "You child, you're just spouting nonsense."
"Yeah, I was just spouting nonsense. So why don't you just sign the contract? You're not scared, are you?"
Old General Qin snorted coldly and said, "Sign it then, what do I have to be afraid of? I'd like to see what tricks you can pull!"
Zhou Wanwan smiled and said:
"You've signed it, right? I'll take you somewhere."
She led Old General Qin out of the manor, and they quickly arrived at another manor by carriage.
This estate is not far from Zhou Wanwan's estate, only about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
The Old Scholar Tree was already waiting for them at that village.
He said from the side, "They're here; the real show is about to begin."
Zhou Wanwan nodded, pulled Old General Qin to the base of the tree, and then heard sounds coming from inside the house.
"What brings you here today, Madam Qin?"
"His death warrants a visit here to investigate Zhuangzi's problems."
The man laughed loudly and said, "What's wrong with the estate? Haven't I managed it well for you?"
Madam Qin chuckled and said, "It's indeed very well taken care of."
"I'm thinking of buying a batch of grain seeds recently. The seeds are really good, but I'm a little short on the money."
Madam Qin smiled and said, "How much do you need? Is 200 taels enough for you?"
The man hugged her tightly and said, "Thank you, my wife. You're the one who loves me the most."
Madam Qin took out 500 taels of silver and said, "You're so good with words. Let's hurry while that old geezer's not home."
The man sighed and said:
"Madam, when can I be with you openly and honestly?"
We've already had three children, and now that they're all grown up, isn't it time to reveal my identity?
Madam Qin frowned and said:
"Why are you in such a hurry? It will be soon. Our son has already made contact with the Crown Prince."
Once the crown prince ascends the throne, we can reveal our true identities.
"Wouldn't it be better if the Crown Prince granted you a noble title and made me a Lady of Imperial Decree?"
Laughter and cheerful voices soon filled the room.
General Qin's expression changed repeatedly. He took a deep breath and kicked the door open.
The person inside was startled and exclaimed, "Who's there? Are you trying to get yourself killed? I don't know..."
Madam Qin, her clothes disheveled, looked at General Qin, trembling with fear. "Husband, you... you must hear my explanation, it's not what you think."
General Qin snorted coldly and grabbed her by the neck, saying:
"Explain what? Explain why you and this man are lying here?"
Or should I explain that all the children are this man's offspring? Hahaha...
How ridiculous! None of my three children are mine.
Zhou Wanwan sighed. That Qin Yuan was a real scoundrel, while this General Qin was a devoted lover. Unfortunately, devoted lovers don't always have a good ending.
It seems that in ancient times, there were indeed cases where men raised women's children for their entire lives.
However, in ancient times, there was no DNA technology, and no way to conduct paternity tests.
Madam Qin was beaten quite badly, and the adulterer beside her suffered even worse.
Qin Shuang rushed in and said, "Father, what are you doing? Why did you hit my mother?"
General Qin looked coldly at Qin Shuang and said, "You knew about all these things?"
Qin Shuang coughed and said, "How would I know?"
Zhou Wanwan said from the side:
Not only did she know, but her two older brothers also knew.
And she's been helping Madam Qin keep it from you all along.
Madam Qin shouted, "Who are you? What are you doing in my house? What business is it of yours what my family's affairs are?"
Qin Shuang shouted, "Mother, it's this girl who ruined me..."
Zhou Wanwan said, "I'm just stating what you've done, that's all."
Madam Qin looked at Shen Tao beside her and said, "Shen Tao, this is your fault. Qin Shuang did nothing at all."
Shen Tao said calmly:
"Since the daughter is following in her mother's footsteps, I don't want to say much more."
I'm still set on divorce. If I say anything more, it won't be as simple as just a divorce.
Qin Shuang shouted, "Shen Tao, do you have to be so ruthless?"
Shen Tao's lips twitched as he said, "How could you be so ruthless? I just don't understand, what have I done wrong to you?"
Qin Shuang snorted coldly and said:
"You only see the flowers and grass, have you ever thought of me?"
Besides, you're so busy every day, you simply don't have time to spend with me.
And your family's situation is getting worse and worse, I'm constantly stressed out because of your family's problems.
I've had enough. I don't want to live like this anymore.
Shen Tao said, "Then let's go and complete the formalities now! General Qin, would you like to come along?"
Madam Qin knelt on the ground and looked at General Qin, saying:
"I was wrong, but we've been married for over 30 years. You can't abandon me just because of a small mistake I made!"
I've worked like a slave for your Qin Clan; even if I haven't done anything great, I've certainly put in the hard work!
General Qin was nearly driven mad with anger. "You call this a minor mistake? I'm divorcing you right now!"
Seeing General Qin's resolute expression, Madam Qin got up and said:
"You divorced me? Then try divorcing someone and see what happens."
Now that you've lost your military power, my son commands a million troops of the Great Qi. Do you think he'll let you go?
General Qin, a man should know his place. If you dare to divorce me today, I'll make sure you die a horrible death.
General Qin looked at Madam Qin and said, "You're threatening me? How could you do such a thing? Haven't I been good enough to you and the children?"
"What a load of rubbish! You're never home, have you ever cared about anything at home? What use are you to me?"
General Qin trembled with rage. "You are utterly unreasonable! I did this to protect my country. Since that's the case, I'm divorcing you right now!"
The procedures on both sides were handled very efficiently and were completed quickly.
Just as they finished, they saw General Qin's son, Qin Changkong, leading a group of men over.